Science & Nature
Woman in Astronomy: Annie Jump Cannon
In this one time STEAM class, we will discuss a remarkable woman astronomer, Annie Jump Cannon. Although we will briefly talk about her life, we will concentrate mostly on her main contribution to astronomy.
8-12
year old learners
3rd-6th
US Grade Level
1-3
learners per class
$25
Charged upfront
Meets once
45 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
*** All my classes are available in Spanish upon request *** In this one time class, students will meet Annie Jump Cannon. She was an astronomer, and her contribution is still important for astronomers today. Her main contribution, and the one we will discuss in class, is how to classify stars. In the process of understanding this, students will learn about what spectroscopy is, what is a rainbow, what kind of star is our Sun. All of this will be explained in a language accesible to...
Ph. D. in Astrophysics - Astrophysics/Astronomy Communicator/Educator/Adjunct at the San Diego University volunteering on a number of community projects that promote a mindful STEAM curriculum. I also homeschool my three children, and I am personally active internationally offering workshops to both children, adults and teachers.
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
Breezy Ocaña Flaquer, PhDAstrophysicist - Astronomy Communicator/Educator. I am an Astrophysicist with a passion for education. I am also a certified Yoga teacher, and a certified kids yoga teacher. I love combining the world of science with the world of self discovery. Therefore, I love allowing students to arrive to the conclusions themselves as much as possible, because this is where true learning and understanding happens.
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Lives in the
United States28 total reviews
43 completed classes
About Me
I am an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and I teach Astronomy/Astrophysics courses. This is my passion and life long carrier (I hold a PhD in Astrophysics). It is what I know best, but it is also related or relatable to any other...
